Chapter 33 Wei Lingze is not a human being
Old Madam Xiao's Songhe Courtyard is located in the northeast corner of the Xiao Mansion. The yard is very large, with many flowers and trees planted in it, and the environment is very quiet.
Because of Shen Qingyuan's accident, Madam Xiao hadn't been able to sleep well these past few days. As soon as Chunxi entered the room, she smelled a strong soothing fragrance.
After thanking her respectfully, Chunxi boldly asked, "Madam, do you have a headache?"
Before, Wei Lingze had a strong liver fire, tossing and turning at night and unable to sleep, and also had headaches. Chunxi followed the doctor to learn some massage techniques.
Old Madam Xiao asked someone to take out a lot of hairpins, rings and jewelry from the storeroom. Chunxi only wore a white jade hairpin and a pair of jade earrings, and changed into a bright dress. She looked much better than before, but still plain and low-key.
Old Madam Xiao thought about how Shen Qingyuan almost pressed his entire body on her when they entered the mansion. The huge difference in their stature made her look tiny.
He had never been so close to anyone before.
Old Madam Xiao did not refuse, so Chunxi walked behind her and gave her a massage.
Chunxi knew the location of the human body's blood vessels and applied moderate strength. After pressing for a while, the space between Madam Xiao's brows relaxed.
It's really comfortable.
After the massage, Madam Xiao asked about how Shen Qingyuan got injured.
Chunxi hid the fact that the two of them were hugging each other in the alley and pretended to be together. She just said that she happened to meet Shen Qingyuan, covered for him to go to the inn, and then fabricated the illusion that he was in trouble according to his instructions.
Although she had already met Shen Qingyuan, Mrs. Xiao still felt palpitations when she heard what happened at that time.
Shen Qingyuan was already injured at the time and was completely unable to investigate the case, but those people still pursued him relentlessly, indeed aiming for his life.
Madam Xiao felt heavy in her heart, but she didn't show it on her face. She looked at Chunxi lovingly: "Yuan'er was seriously injured and was being hunted. Aren't you afraid to be with him?"
"Lord Shen is a good man. God will surely bless him. He has solved so many unjust cases and has accumulated so much merit. Ever since I met Lord Shen, my luck has improved."
Chunxi's eyes were bright and his tone was sincere.
The young genius who won the top spot in the imperial examination at the age of seventeen has made no achievements since entering Jingzhao Prefecture. He has been dealing with corpses and murderers all day long, and has also killed two of his wives. Over the years, Old Lady Xiao has heard too many people say that Shen Qingyuan is aloof and unsociable.
This girl named Chunxi is indeed different.
Madam Xiao smiled, and her tone became gentler: "Then why did you appear in Yu County?"
Here it comes, finally I got to the point.
Chunxi pinched her thigh secretly, then looked up with tears in her eyes: "To be honest, Madam, I happened to meet Mr. Shen while I was escaping from my marriage."
"Running away from marriage?"
Madam Xiao was puzzled, and Chunxi nodded. "After I left the Wei family, I received many rewards. I gave much of it to my family and even bought a shop for myself. But my mother was greedy and in order to take over my shop, she even drugged me and married me off to a distant place in Qingzhou. When I woke up, I was shocked and heartbroken, so I found a chance to escape."
Marriage between aristocratic families is no joke. Even if the one who is wrong is Wei Lingze who wants to enjoy the happiness of having two wives, it is easiest to let Chunxi die in order to whitewash the situation.
No matter how much resentment Chunxi felt in her heart, she dared not accuse Wei Lingze.
"I knocked out Master Liu and his coachman, stole their carriage, and abandoned them on the roadside. If the Liu family learns of this, they might come to the Xiao family to demand the man. I dare to repay your kindness and beg you, Madam, to protect me so that I can choose a husband worthy of my trust and live a happy life."
Running away from marriage was already shocking, but Chunxi didn't say that he also stripped both of their clothes.
Chunxi explained the reason openly and said that she wanted to repay the favor, which did not make people feel disgusted. Instead, it made people feel that she was very frank.
Madam Xiao asked gently, "What kind of husband do you like?"
"I am already an old maid now. I used to do menial work in the Wei family. I am not picky. I can marry a peddler, a night watchman, or a butcher. As long as he looks decent and can live a down-to-earth life, that's fine."
The examples Chunxi cited were all from ordinary families, and their requirements were indeed not high.
Madam Xiao's eyes flickered slightly: "You saved Yuan'er and helped bandage his wounds. We had physical contact. I think he seems to treat you differently."
“…”!!!
Madam, this is not something you can say.
What is my identity and what is Lord Shen’s identity?
And by this calculation, I have been helping Wei Lingze clean up his excrement and urine every day for the past three years. How much physical intimacy did that have?
Chunxi quickly denied it: "Old Madam, you misunderstood. Lord Shen just heard that I was forced by my family to marry far away, and he felt very sympathetic towards me, so he pretended to value me more, so that I could rely on this life-saving grace to seek Old Madam's protection."
Chunxi's expression was firm, and she didn't dare to have even the slightest evil thought towards Shen Qingyuan.
Old Madam Xiao saw it clearly, and felt a little unsure.
Is she really overthinking it?
The bed in the Xiao family was very soft, and the quilt had a pleasant fragrance, so Chunxi slept very well.
Wei Lingze, who was still in Yu County at this time, had a gloomy face and was not sleepy at all.
When he was still suspecting that Liu Fengyuan had deceived his superiors and secretly abducted Chunxi, the people under his investigation came to report that it was the Xiao family's personal guards who took Chunxi away.
The Xiao family's ancestors also produced military generals, and Emperor Taizu specially granted the Xiao family training to raise personal guards.
On Old Madam Xiao's birthday, she specially asked Shen Qingyuan to sit next to her. She was furious when she heard that Shen Qingyuan was in trouble. Now the Xiao family has sent their personal guards to Yu County. If it's not for Shen Qingyuan, who else could it be for?
But how did Chunxi get involved with Shen Qingyuan again, and even go to the Xiao family with him?
The Xiao family did not cancel the engagement during the three years he was paralyzed. Now that they have set a new date for the wedding, it is even more impossible for them to break off the engagement for a little maid.
If Chunxi dares to speak out, he will die.
Wei Lingze was sure that Chunxi would not dare to tell the truth even if she knew it, but the fact that Chunxi moved into the Xiao family with Shen Qingyuan was like a thorn that pierced his heart.
Did she think Shen Qingyuan could protect her?
Why would a loser who hadn't been promoted in Jingzhao Prefecture for ten years go against him?
Moreover, he has already arranged a place for Chunxi, and he will visit her whenever he has time. She doesn't have to look at anyone's face, and she has a group of servants serving her. Why can't she be more content?
Long eyelashes cast a shadow in Wei Lingze's eyes, and a cold-blooded smile appeared at the corner of his lips.
He gave Chunxi enough respect. Since Chunxi refused to accept it, he could only break Chunxi's bones inch by inch and make her crawl back to him crying and begging!
Wei Lingze took his men back to Hanjing overnight.
Chunxi had just finished having breakfast with Old Madam Xiao when she heard that Wei Lingze had come to the Xiao family and asked to see her.
Chunxi followed Shaoyao to Shen Qingyuan's courtyard. As soon as she stepped through the gate, she heard Wei Lingze's cold voice: "Master Shen is being hunted by an assassin. It's strange that this person suddenly appeared at this critical moment. I will take her back to Jingzhao Prefecture for a thorough interrogation to see if she is in collusion with the assassin!"
Chunxi: “…”
You are such a coward, telling lies with your eyes open. Young Master, you are such a coward.
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